Take a look at this infographic that shows why Westerners are choosing to retire in Asia. You will see how affordable living and retiring in Asia can be.
Some of the encouraging aspects to shift to the Asian countries are apparently:
Tropical Islands
Friendly people
Low crime rate
Business opportunities
Affordable great lifestyle
Carefree attitude
Entertainment and nightlife
Incredibly tolerant society
Affordable health care services
Fresh & Nutritious natural foods
As you saw, there is much to be had by retiring abroad outside of the USA and into beautiful and cheap places to retire in Asia.